Made for General Robert E. Lee by his wife, this unique
banner became the symbol of his headquarters throughout the
Civil War. It is a variation of the Stars and Bars,
with a different star pattern. It is said that the
pattern was a tribute to the Ark of the Covenant. It
was used by Confederates to track Lee’s position on
the field, which was often closer to the front lines then
many of them were comfortable with. As the personal
banner of the South’s brilliant top general, the original,
upon which this is based, is preserved in the Museum of the
Confederacy.